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Provision of bus service - Route 206

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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29 Dec 2023 at 15:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of bus service route 206 by Transport for London has reached the award stage. The tender, with a contract value of £5,216,612, was conducted through a selective procurement method with a competitive procedure and negotiation. The contract period spans from April 27, 2024, to April 25, 2031, with the tender deadline set for May 23, 2023. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs interested in the public road transport services industry to engage in a long-term contract with Transport for London. Businesses with experience in providing bus services and operating in the London region would be well-suited to compete. The award to Metroline West highlights successful participation in the competitive procurement process, indicating future potential for similar businesses in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 206

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 206 for 7 years. Please note, cost posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4809141-ccc2-408f-890b-2e4ac2fa9217
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1271934-60a7-4883-8319-c117794a930d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,216,612 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,562,787 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2024 - 25 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8NJ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METROLINE WEST

Further Information

Notice URLs

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